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Holiday cheer on patrol
By Carol Stiffler Getting pulled over by the police is not often the highlight of anyone’s day....
Student identified in school threat
By Carol Stiffler One or more students have been identified as responsible for the threat against...
Bates Corner is catching attention
By Pete Wurdock At first sight, you’d think that a place with the name of “Bates Motel” would be a...
Memorial for a hero
By Carol Stiffler More than 100 people assembled at the American Legion hall to honor the life of...
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Clearing the hurdles for a new track
Minor work and upgrades to the track have begun, and other projects like crack sealing and painting are planned for this spring and summer. But the biggest improvements are still being evaluated.
Obituaries for the week of 03/20/2024
Paul Gregory Williams July 28, 1937 – March 13, 2024 Longtime Engadine resident, Paul Gregory Williams, 86, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at his residence. Born July 28, 1937 in Newberry, son of...
Seats filling on dam authority board
More than 50 lake residents and other concerned citizens filled the Luce County Courtroom to hear the future of regulations and possible lake levels in a number of lakes within Luce and Mackinac Counties.
Climate change, resource officers making a difference
It has been only two months since the Tahquamenon Area Schools (TAS) resource officers began walking the district hallways, but there’s already a noticeable change.
Can your DNA help solve this mystery?
When hunters stumbled upon the long-dead body of a man in the woods of Luce County in 1987, they couldn’t have known they were stepping into the middle of a mystery.
Getting to know you: Mikal Doke
As if that weren’t enough, Doke has spent the last two years learning the ins and outs of the Luce-West Mackinac County Fair, which has seen a dramatic drop in attendance in the last couple decades.
Newberry track teams to host Burger Bash
The Newberry Boys and Girls Varsity Track teams will be hosting a Burger Bash fundraiser to help raise funds for several needed items as they continue to prepare for their upcoming competitions.
Obituaries for the week of 03/13/2024
Michael R. Sawyer November 2, 1992 – March 6, 2024 Lifelong Engadine resident, Michael Robert Sawyer, 31, died Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024 at his residence in Gould City. Born November 2, 1992...
Irish history and humor for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick on March 17, 461. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for more than 1,000 years.
How Lucy Seitz accidentally found fame
Lucy Seitz accidentally found fame through TikTok and now has over 1.1 million followers. Some brands have signed her to represent them or flown her out to hair and beauty events.
Help Greg Moore come home
Moore, a real estate agent, husband, father, track coach, and Engadine School Board member from Curtis, was running an errand that day when the unthinkable happened.
$87 million in marijuana payments distributed across Michigan
Over the next few days, 99 cities, 30 villages, 69 townships and 71 counties will receive payments from the Marihuana Regulation Fund.
Luce, Mackinac commissions begin dam regulation discussion
Nearly 50 concerned lake residents and other members of the public packed the Luce County Courtroom that evening to hear a presentation and express concerns.









